Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Imbert de Saint-Amand
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Author | Imbert de Saint-Amand, 1834-1900 |
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Translator | Martin, Elizabeth Gilbert, 1837- |
Title | Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty |
Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
Summary | "Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and fate of Marie Antoinette during a turbulent period in French history, focusing on the events leading to the French Revolution and the monarchy's collapse. It promises to explore the complexities of royal life, public perception, and the challenges faced by both the queen and the monarchy. The beginning of the book paints a vivid picture of Paris in early 1792, where the atmosphere has drastically changed from the previous years filled with elegance and courtly life. It describes a city in turmoil, teetering on the brink of revolution, with the monarchy surrounded by distrust and impending violence. The narrative introduces political factions, including the Jacobins and the Cordeliers, who are gathering strength against the royal family. The opening sets the stage for the emotional and political turbulence affecting both Marie Antoinette and her husband, Louis XVI, amidst growing unrest and the looming threat of the guillotine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
Subject | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 |
Subject | Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 32408 |
Release Date | May 18, 2010 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 177 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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